Construction & Building News

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Dangers of Electric Heaters by Macintosh Electric Corp

Electric Heaters are not dangerous, however they are often utilized in an unsafe manor. Any electrical powered equipment often will overload circuits especially in older residencies. If the properties electrical service is not properly grounded and bonded than a fire may easily be started. Often... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric

Indeco North America Introduces 18-Inch, Boom-Mounted Compactor for Tight Trench Applications

New IHC-70 Series Slashes Construction Excavation Time, Increases Productivity and Reduces Cost for Demanding Construction Applications Where Space is at a Premium - November 20, 2014 - Indeco North America

Macintosh Electric Corp Promotes Safety This Hanukkah Season

Macintosh Electric Corp encourages the communities of Riverdale, Bronx, New York City and Scarsdale, New York to properly illuminate their properties this holiday season. Macintosh Electric Corp recommends decorating homes and businesses without prolong usage of extension cords. The Southern... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric

Safe and Happy Holidays from Macintosh Electric Corp

Manhattans’ and Yonkers’ own Macintosh Electric Corp encourages all decorators to please trim their properties this year the proper way. Remember Santa is always watching, so please utilize weatherproof outdoor GFCI outlets to illuminate their properties this holiday season. Macintosh... - November 20, 2014 - Macintosh Electric

AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award

AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

Rock Salt in New Jersey and Staten Island is Now Available for the 2014 - 2015 Winter Season

ATAK Trucking, a company offering bulk delivery of rock salt in NJ and Staten Island at competitive prices, has rock salt in stock for the upcoming winter season. The company also offers convenient pick-up of rock salt in East Brunswick, NJ. - November 18, 2014 - Atak Trucking

Operation: Coming Home Begins Construction of Home for Marine Cpl. Ryan Wightman

Nonprofit Organization and Royal Oaks Homes to Build Ninth Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina Neighborhood - November 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home

GRAITEC Launches PowerPack, Productivity Tools for Autodesk Advance Steel

GRAITEC, an international BIM software developer for AEC and Structural Engineering specialist, is excited to announce the launch of their complementary productivity tools for Autodesk Advance Steel, GRAITEC Advance PowerPack. - November 16, 2014 - GRAITEC Group

Timber Construction Home Completed in Five Trees, Aspen

Custom Builders of Aspen has most recently completed its most spectacular Aspen custom home building a Timber Construction Home to in the Five Trees neighborhood of Aspen Highlands. - November 15, 2014 - Custom Builders Of Aspen

Custom Builders of Aspen Completes the Largest Residential Off Grid Power System in the State of Colorado

Recently custom builders of aspen was contracted to build the largest residential off grid power system in the state of Colorado. Located 5 miles from the nearest power line, this 10,000 square foot residence, along with a 15,000 square foot horse barn was originally built with a new series... - November 14, 2014 - Custom Builders Of Aspen

New Daminion v3.4 Release – Digital Asset Management Software for Marketing & Communication Teams

Daminion Software announces the release of Daminion Server 3.4 – a multi-user photo and document management software. A free, downloadable 30-day trial program version is available now. Daminion allows marketing and communication teams to create centralized image and document repositories that multiple users can access to find and work collaboratively on the same marketing images, brochures and presentations. - November 13, 2014 - Daminion Software

New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. Awarded the Yadkin County Agricultural Center Project

Ricky Adkins, President of New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. (www.new-atlantic.net), a licensed General Contractor in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, announced the firm was awarded the Yadkin County Agricultural Center project. New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. will construct the new three-story,... - November 13, 2014 - New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.

David Umstot Hosts Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Webinar on Target Value Design for Businesses

Dave Umstot, a leader in lean design, will speak about Target Value Design in a Webinar on November 21, 2014, from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. The webinar is sponsored by Lean Construction Institute. Learn more about lean principles applied to construction. - November 12, 2014 - Lean Construction Institute

Texas Home Exteriors Awarded Platinum Status in the LP SmartSide BuildSmart Preferred Remodeler Program

Texas Home Exteriors Inc. has earned the distinction of LP BuildSmart Preferred Remodeler Program Platinum Level certification, this is the highest builder certification offered under the LP BuildSmart Preferred Remodeler Program. This provides homeowners with even more confidence that the LP... - November 10, 2014 - Texas Home Exteriors Inc

The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C. Recognized Again by the Long Island Business Community

John Caravella recognized for the second time in two years by the Long Island business community for leadership in the legal profession and having a positive impact on Long Island. - November 09, 2014 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.

Macintosh Electric Corp Promotes from Within

Macintosh Electric Corp has recently promoted operations manager Michael M. Muqattash to Vice President to run their Westchester County and Manhattan, New York offices. Macintosh Electric Corp is a family owned and operated outfit that started in Yonkers, New York in 1993. Michael has patiently... - November 08, 2014 - Macintosh Electric

Gelmaxx Takes Center Stage at the World of Concrete 2015

Gelmaxx is eager to show attendees of the World of Concrete 2015 how to easily dispose of concrete slurry wastewater straight into any standard trashcan. Located at booth 031558 on the Silver Lot, Gelmaxx are providing product demonstrations and giving away free samples. - November 07, 2014 - Gelmaxx - Concrete Slurry Solutions

Copiague Remodeling Contractor Launches Information Portal on Roof Repairs, Fencing, and Siding

Renovate Right NY announces launch of new website, www.renovaterightny.com. - November 07, 2014 - Renovate Right NY

Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Barziloski Extend Arms Invention

An innovative new product designed to improve the functionality of a commonly used piece of construction equipment, the Barziloski Extend Arms, has been developed by Adam Barziloski of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. The invention’s unique design allows it to extend the reach of the lift arms of a... - November 07, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

TenderForMe Launches Its New and Innovative Web Site

In November 2014, Tender For Me launched its new competitive website, https://www.tenderforme.com, for public use. The core principal behind this, matching craftsmen with skills to people who need that skill at a competitive rate, and bringing a competitive edge back into business while boosting... - November 06, 2014 - Tender For Me

AFG Group Appoints Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for NYC Office

AFG Group, Inc. appointed Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for the AFG New York City office where she will be specifically responsible for city-wide AFG contracts. - November 05, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

Royal Oaks Homes Named One of Triangle’s Top 10 Residential Homebuilders

North Carolina Homebuilder Earns Spot on Business Journal’s Annual Ranking Report - November 05, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Garage Storage Company Offers New Flooring Options

No Matter the Current State of Floors, Customers Can Have a Durable Flooring Solution - November 01, 2014 - Monkey Bar Storage

Terra Site Constructors, LLC Expands and Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Virginia-based Specialty Construction Firm acquires warehouse and office space to meet increasing work-load. - November 01, 2014 - Terra Site Constructors

MetalTech-USA Panels Contribute to Sophisticated Material Palette of Wind Creek Wetumpka Expansion

Natural Materials from MetalTech-USA Over 45,000 square feet of New Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino Facade. - October 31, 2014 - MetalTech Global

Industrial Flooring Company’s Rapid Growth Demands Move to New HQ at Wyboston Lakes

Acrylicon, one of the world’s fastest growing industrial flooring specialists has moved it’s UK headquarters to The Knowledge Centre at Wyboston Lakes in Cambridgeshire. - October 31, 2014 - Wyboston Lakes

Cleveland Granite Countertop Fabricator Holds 2014 Sale Benefiting Homes for Our Troops Charity

Rocksolid Stone Works, fabricator of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone hosted their 2014 stone remnant sale with a portion of proceeds going toward disabled military veterans. - October 30, 2014 - Rocksolid Surfaces

Lucideon is Awarded UKAS Accreditation for Frost Resistance Testing of Clay Roof Tiles

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, is pleased to announce that it has been accredited to BS EN 539-2: 2013 by UKAS to test clay roofing tiles for frost resistance. - October 30, 2014 - Lucideon

Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks

Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company

Construction Expenses Falls 0.8% in August Due to Drop in Nonresidential

Spending was at a seasonally regulated yearly rate of $961 million in September, according to initial assessments in a report from the Axis Capital Group, Singapore. - October 29, 2014 - AXIS Capital Group

Announcing Dependable’s New Flooring Underlayment Products

Dependable, LLC is introducing a new line of Underlayment products to their floor preparation products. - October 28, 2014 - Dependable, LLC

Local Electricians in Hartford, CT, Launch Mobile Web Site to Reach Area Smartphone and Tablet Users

For home-and business owners in need of residential or commercial electrician services in the greater Hartford area, help is on the way. Locally owned business Tuthill Electric, LLC, is partnering with the online marketing experts at Prospect Genius to boost its Web presence. One of Prospect... - October 25, 2014 - Prospect Genius

Foundation Contractors in Indianapolis, IN, Create New Web Site to Appeal to Online Shoppers

For home- and business owners seeking foundation contractors in Indianapolis to repair and stabilize concrete foundations, it should soon be much easier to locate the right company for the job. - October 25, 2014 - Prospect Genius

Gulf Coast Resident Comes Out of Retirement to Help with the 2015 St. Jude Dream Home

80 year old Andy Vitali from Andy’s Iron works in Long Beach, Mississippi, retired as a true craftsman in the ironworks business. In hopes of helping raise one million dollars for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Andy came out of retirement to work on a special project for the 2015 Dream Home. - October 23, 2014 - Elliott Homes LLC

Launch of New Construction Software Creates First All-in-One RFI Solution

PlanGrid again set to change how the construction industry works. - October 23, 2014 - PlanGrid

Skiles Group Hires Its First Director of Operations

Keyan Zandy brings more than a decade of experience in health care, educational, corporate and commercial construction markets. Zandy’s goal is to create measurable value for Skiles Group’s clients. - October 23, 2014 - Skiles

AM Technical Solutions Acquires Dallas Based Cleanroom Construction Company

AMTS, an Austin-based specialty engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm today announced its completion of acquiring Dallas based L&L Maintenance Company and L&L Cleanroom Construction. L&L was founded in 1981 and had a large base of business in the Southwest... - October 22, 2014 - AM Technical Solutions

Beautiful, Well-Made Sundecks Built to Withstand West Coast Weather Challenges from a Premiere Provider

Homeowners who want a sundeck added to their home or see their existing deck renovated or restored are in the best of hands when they trust their job to Celsky Vinyl Sundecks and Railings. For a combination of expert work, quality materials, and affordable pricing, customers should help themselves to a free quote and see for themselves if Celsky is the right choice as their deck builder. - October 22, 2014 - Celsky Vinyl Sundecks & Railings

New Day Underwriting Managers Named One of the Philadelphia Region’s Fastest Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, was named one of the fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial companies within the Philadelphia Region. The... - October 21, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Terramor Homes Wins Gold Award in 49th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes

Local Home Building Company Receives Award from Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County - October 19, 2014 - Terramor Homes

Royal Oaks Homes Takes Top Honors in 49th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes

Local Homebuilder Receives Three Awards from Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. - October 18, 2014 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Phuket Residential Property Market Report

Siam Real Estate's Phuket Residential Market Report provides the first detailed research information and analysis on the Phuket property market giving home buyers, developers, investors, hoteliers an accurate and unique insight into the property market place. - October 16, 2014 - Siam Real Estate

AWP Windows and Doors Announces New Innovation with Unveiling of Optimizer Technology

AWP Windows and Doors today announces they have implemented optimizer technology to significantly improve glass yields in their manufacturing process. AWP is the manufacturer of America’s first certified impact window, a long-standing manufacturer of high quality aluminum and vinyl windows... - October 16, 2014 - AWP Windows and Doors

Door Protection Helps Builders Save Big Time

A newly designed product for contractors and builders when it comes to protecting doors during the construction phase is on the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dings, dents, scratches and paint, this product will protect doors while any phase of construction is being done. - October 16, 2014 - Surface Protection International

Elvenia Dykes Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Elvenia Dykes of North Chesterfield, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Elvenia Dykes Ms. Dykes has over 10 years experience in the construction field. She is... - October 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Floor Protection Helps Builders Save Big Time on Repairs